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Practical Nursing Program

Next session begins August 2019

In just 18 months, you can graduate with from Penn State Hazleton's Practical Nursing Program and be on your way to an in-demand career that pays well and provides you an opportunity to further your education in the future.

You are invited to explore the program information and contact Continuing Education with any questions.

About the Program

Mission

The mission of the Penn State Hazleton Practical Nursing Program is to provide a high quality non-credit certificate program, delivered through a part-time, evening, and weekend curriculum, to prepare individuals with the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes essential for practical nursing practice and the knowledge necessary to pass the NCLEX-PN.

This eighteen-month evening and weekend program consists of the following classroom and clinical curriculum, with all programming done under the supervision of qualified nursing instructors:

Structure and function of the human body

Fundamentals of practical nursing

Concepts of basic medical-surgical nursing care

Nursing care of adults and children

Nursing care of the adult

Upon completion of the Practical Nursing program, the graduate will:

Utilize, under supervision, scientific knowledge and skills necessary to plan and provide safe and comprehensive client-centered nursing care in all settings where nursing takes place

Perform nursing care that reflects accurate assessments of the client's growth and development

Apply the nursing processes in meeting the client's needs

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

Perform in a legal and ethical manner

Administer medications in the healthcare setting with accuracy

Participate with members of the healthcare team in providing instruction for identified client healthcare needs

Utilize information technology in providing basic care

NOTE: Students who graduate from the Practical Nursing program meet the educational requirements to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

Program Cost

NOTE: Student financial aid is available for those who qualify. Interested students can submit a free online application at www.fafsa.gov. (PSUschool code 003329). Students enrolled in the PN program will be reviewed for both federal Pell Grant, as well as federal Direct Stafford loan eligibility. The program also qualifies for Veteran Education Benefits. For more information, please visit the Office of Student Aid website or contact the Office of Student Aid at 570-450-3163.

Practical Nurse Information Sessions

Learn more about the practical nursing program at Penn State Hazleton by attending one of our information sessions. Call 570-450-3110 for more information or to register.

Information sessions for fall 2018 will be held on the following days:

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 from 1 to 2 p.m.

Monday, January 7, 2019 from 10 to 11 a.m.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Monday, March 4, 2019 from 11 a.m. to noon

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Practical Nurse Entrance Exam (TEAS) Test Dates

To register for one of the following test dates, please complete the application and include a preferred test date along with your $90 application fee. You will receive confirmation of your registration once your application and payment are received.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Test begins promptly at the scheduled time.
Bring a picture ID and your paper/pencil ID number. Your pen/pencil number is obtained by visitingwww.atitesting.com (Click "Create an account" link. The number will begin with A and contain 7 or 8 digits).

A TEAS study manual (ATI TEAS® Study Manual Sixth Edition ISBN # 978-1-56533-564-6) is available for purchase through Amazon or ATITesting.com. The book contains instructional material for each of the four subject areas assessed, practice problems with explanatory answer keys, two comprehensive practice tests with explanatory answer keys and a detailed glossary of terms used throughout the guide.

If you have any questions, please contact the Continuing Education Office at 570-450-3110 or email hnpracticalnurse@psu.edu.